r/bodymods 21h ago

stretched/stretching Septum stacking

2 Upvotes

Hi! I’ve had a large gauge septum for around 6 years now & I’m wanting to switch it up. & I have a few questions

1, how many rings would I be able to fit into a 2g septum? (Please include gauge if can)
2, can I put the rings through a tunnel & achieve the same effect?
3, if no to above, say in the future I wanted to put my big ring back in.. would that be possible or would the hole change too much?
4, is stacking solely for stretching? I don’t want to go any bigger I don’t think. I just think stacks look nice.

Thank you xx


r/bodymods 1d ago

discussion Curious about how workplaces have changed over the years. What does everyone do for a living?

17 Upvotes

And how has the industry you are in changed its views on body mods in the workplace since you began working there?

Have you noticed a direct shift in hires or has it been mostly existing employees getting piercings/mods?

Do any of your employers have body mods?

I’m just curious about trends in society as a whole across industries


r/bodymods 1d ago

tongue bifurcation Tongue tips not round

2 Upvotes

Hii guys, quick question for anyone with a tongue split. Mine is fully healed but the front still looks kinda pointy if you know what I mean. Does that even out and if so how long did it take you guys?


r/bodymods 2d ago

question Ear pointing + conch punch

5 Upvotes

Hello! To preface i will say i will be going to a reputable body modification artist for these things.

My question is if its possible to have both of these mods? Would it be possible to get them done at the same time? Have to travel to see the artist and would just make sense to do both at once.


r/bodymods 2d ago

question Any good scarification artists in North America?

2 Upvotes

I've been looking into getting scarification done, but all the artists people recommend seem to be in Europe. I'm in the US and hoping for someone closer to home. Is there anyone in NA/Caribbean that people recommend? Or is there a directory someone could point me to?


r/bodymods 2d ago

question Is this a punch or some sort of piercing?

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228 Upvotes

r/bodymods 3d ago

stretched/stretching Got my first pair of glass plugs

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83 Upvotes

I aspire for more mods one day but alas for now we have my baby 5mm ears (goal 19mm)


r/bodymods 3d ago

tongue bifurcation Anyone have any experience with tongue splits from plastic surgeons?

0 Upvotes

Hello everyone, first time poster here! Hopefully this is within the rules since I'm not inquiring about troubleshooting the healing of the mod.

I am now 100% certain that I want to get my tongue split. However, I am at a crossroads regarding which avenue I should pursue. Initially, I was happy to go to a body mod artist and get it split by someone who's had a great deal of experience. However, after informing my family about my plan to split my tongue they staunchly advised me to schedule an appointment to get my tongue split by a plastic surgeon instead.

Apparently, heavy bleeding is something that runs pretty strong in my family and their main concern is that getting such a vascular part of my body cut by someone who doesn't have the infrastructure and resources immediately available to handle any potential complications could produce dangerous results. Although I don't know for a fact whether or not I inherited my family's predisposition to heavy bleeding, my family's concerns now have me considering altering my plan and getting my tongue split by a surgeon instead.

The problem is that I've heard that some people have had less-than-positive experiences when getting a split done by plastic surgeons. Additionally, there seem to be very few plastic surgeons who are willing to split tongues and finding personal testimonies from people who've had their tongue split by these surgeons has been surprisingly difficult.

Has anyone here had any experience getting their tongue split by a plastic surgeon? and if so, were their standards comparable to some of the more respected body mod artists? The location and price of the procedure are non-factors as I'm simply looking to get the best possible work for something I'll have for the rest of my life. (although I'd prefer to remain in the continental U.S.)

Regarding my concern over my genetic predisposition for bleeding, do any of you guys have both a tongue split and a similar predisposition? and if so how was your experience?

Thanks for reading!


r/bodymods 3d ago

question Earlob reconstruction

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know any good body mod artists in the South that can do earlobe reconstruction for a good price? I was recently quoted 6k+ just to get them closed by a surgeon and looking for cheaper alternatives. I’m in Alabama but willing to go to the surrounding states if there’s none in my state!


r/bodymods 3d ago

punches/ scalpelling Minimum hole size for suturing?

3 Upvotes

Hi :) I've been interested in a "medium gauge" conch, like 8g or 6g. The quicker heal on a punch/scalpel and suture is really enticing to me. A 3mm hole sounds too small to suture, but I'm wondering what the smallest sizes people have had success suturing are.

Thanks!


r/bodymods 3d ago

punches/ scalpelling Conch Punch planned!

5 Upvotes

Finally booked my conch punch appointment after debating which size I wanted. I'm going for a 2G! I think that's one of the best sizes for a noticeable hole once healed. Getting it in October, advice and tips are welcome!


r/bodymods 3d ago

tongue bifurcation Cautiously optimistic healing!

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69 Upvotes

Hi everyone!! So excited to have gotten this done, I’ve been wanting this since I was like 12 years old! 🐍

Day 2 of healing, got the split done yesterday. The initial few hours directly after sucked - but since being able to tackle some meds and smoothies I’ve been feeling so good and I’m hoping it stays this way!

Going to try and get some pastina and bone broth down later this afternoon 🙂‍↕️

7/20 Update:: ate a big bowl of pastina yesterday, formed them into small clumps at the end of the spoon and guided it towards the back, past the split to swallow. It was glorious lol.

Continuing to feel good today! I tapered down the meds, except for arnica and thc syrup. Soup and mashed potatoes today, first stitch comes out tomorrow! 👻


r/bodymods 3d ago

question Atrophic scarification

2 Upvotes

I've recently become interested in scarification and want to get one on my nose tip to mimic a bifid nose. All of the photos I've seen so far seem to be hypertrophic scars and that's simply not what I want. Is it possible to create a atrophic scar with scarification or is that just out of the artists control?


r/bodymods 3d ago

question Dental Composite Fangs in Denmark (Or europe in general?)

4 Upvotes

Hey y'all, i tried asking around in my countries' own subreddits, but those motherfuckers hate me for asking hahaha. Has anyone here gotten Fangs in Denmark, or more broadly somewhere in Europe? I ask cause i would obviously like a dentist that has done them before, are comfortable doing them and have good results, but at the same time i'm not gonna fly to Las Vegas which seems like the one place where a dentist is actually advertising themselves as doing them. Anyway thanks=)


r/bodymods 3d ago

tongue bifurcation Pre check tongue split

0 Upvotes

So the rule specifically says healing of splits, meaning im guessing this is allowed.

Basically im asking how to prepare for my tongue split early august

While I already got advice what to eat etc ehat im looking for a friendly tips and tricks as well as do's and don'ts that arent mist obvious

My lifestyle is a lot of partying and substances which means this factors into it.

Thank you so much


r/bodymods 4d ago

scarification Electrocautery in Colorado?

3 Upvotes

I'm looking to get scarification of some zapotec designs soon and was wondering if there is anyone that does this in Co? Ideally electrocautery but idk if there's anyone that does it here. Any info is appreciated!


r/bodymods 5d ago

stretched/stretching where to buy small plugs?

4 Upvotes

i'm wanting to begin stretching my ears, and i can't find any plugs smaller than 14g. i had my ears pierced as a baby, so i'm assuming they're around 20g/18g.

if anyone has any reputable recommendations that would be awesome, thank you!


r/bodymods 5d ago

other Looking for a fangsmith in Western Massachusetts/MA/NH/CT

8 Upvotes

Just what the title says. My partner had composite fangs done in Colorado years ago, but they're worn down. We're in Western MA, but could consider traveling to the Boston area, as well as NH or CT. We prefer someone who's done fangs before and knows what they're doing.

Any recommendations?


r/bodymods 6d ago

punches/ scalpelling Lobe scalpeling aftercare

3 Upvotes

I'm getting my lobes scalpeled next month. It's like to have a good idea before I go, of what I'm going to need to do after. Currently at 19mm. Not really wanting to go bigger necessarily, but the goal is to scalpel the upper part of the hole, and then let the bottom shrink up a bit, so that it gets thicker, while retaining the size. Will I need to go without jewelry after the procedure, or will I need to wear larger plugs for a while? Has anyone had this done for this reason?